It is found in the Mexican states of Tamaulipas, Veracruz and San Luis Potosí.

[2][5] It lives in areas with tropical climates within humid forests at shallow rainwater puddles.

[6] The Mexican box turtle does not have much information on them because very few of them are domesticated (kept as pets).

Usually these turtles have water nearby homes and a bush to hide.

Having a home by the water will attract insects, which are a big part of their diet.